New World: Aeternum News

New World Double XP Weeks: Level Up Faster!

Prepare to supercharge your progress in New World: Aeternum with an exciting series of Double XP weeks! Whether you’re fishing for a relaxing escape, gathering resources, refining your materials, or honing your weapon skills, these events are your chance to maximize your experience gains. Mark your calendars and plan your adventures—every bonus week is an opportunity to get ahead.

Upcoming Double XP Weeks:
Here’s the schedule of upcoming Double XP weeks, each running from 10 AM PT on the start date until 10 AM PT.

January 28 – February 3: Double Gathering XP Bonus
Gather resources faster than ever! Chop, mine, and harvest your way to mastery.

February 25 – March 3: Double Refining XP Bonus
Boost your crafting efficiency by leveling up your refining skills.

March 18 – March 24: Double Weapon XP Bonus
Sharpen your combat skills with faster weapon XP gains.

April 15 – April 21: Double Weapon XP Bonus
Didn’t max out your favorite weapon last time? Here’s another chance to level up quickly.

April 29 – May 5: Double Refining XP Bonus
Another opportunity to refine materials and prepare for crafting greatness.

Tips to Maximize Your Double XP Weeks
1. Plan Ahead: Focus on specific skills or activities during the event to maximize efficiency.
2. Stockpile Resources: Gather materials or items in advance to refine or craft when the bonuses are active.
3. Group Up: Team up with friends or company members to share buffs and make the most of your time.
4. Set Goals: Use these weeks to hit milestones, whether it’s unlocking new recipes, maxing out a weapon, or reaching a higher trade skill tier.

Don’t miss these incredible opportunities to make your time in Aeternum even more rewarding. We’ll see you Aeternum!

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Greetings, Adventurers!


Get ready to elevate your adventure with an incredible lineup of new gear, mounts, and customization options! This latest collection introduces stunning armor sets, such as Jörmungandr’s Fate and Hræsvelgr’s Feathers, paired with iconic weapons like the Saint Olaf’s Great Axe and Hræsvelgr’s Wing Bow.


For mount enthusiasts, the majestic Gyllir horse and the charming Yue Xiong bear/panda add the perfect touch of personality to your adventures. Looking to stand out even more? Unique helmets like the whimsical Kaeru frog hat or the elegant Flowering Dandy top hat let you express your individuality. And don’t miss out on the Ascend emote, adding flair to your victories.


Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a newcomer, these additions bring both power and style to your journey. Explore, equip, and make your mark in the ultimate adventure!

Greetings, Adventurers!

New World: Aeternum Season of the Conquerors downtime will begin at 5:00 a.m. PT (1:00 p.m. UTC) on January 21 and last approximately 2 hours.

[h3]What’s New in Season 7?[/h3]
Seasonal Worlds: A Fresh Start
Introducing Seasonal Worlds, a brand-new system that reimagines the Aeternum experience with unique game rules, items, and abilities each season.

[h3]
Season 7 Seasonal World Theme: PvP[/h3]
Players flag for PvP starting at Level 15.
Discover new resources and gear with powerful perks—but beware, these items drop upon death.
At the end of the season, Seasonal Worlds will close, and players can transfer their characters to a permanent world of their choice.

[h3]New Outpost Rush Map “Coral Divide” Preview Weekend[/h3]
Get a sneak peek at the brand new Outpost Rush map “Coral Divide” during a special preview weekend. A central trench divides the battlefield and houses NPCs. Build bridges to create new pathways, opening up strategic opportunities for your team.

[h3]M3 Expedition Upgrades[/h3]
Explore endgame PvE content with significant changes to improve your dungeon runs:

• Unified Mutations: Use one gear loadout across all M3 mutated expeditions.
  
• Activity Finder Integration: Matchmake for M3 Expeditions seamlessly.
  
• Upgraded Rewards: Conquer challenges and collect better loot than ever before.
  
• Bug fixes for Expeditions include:
  
• Resolved AI movement issues (e.g., Wind Chill interaction with Nereid).
  
• Fixed targeting issues for the Void Destroyer in Tempest Heart.
  
• Improved mechanics and enemy interactions across all expeditions.
  

[h3]Artifacts: Collect Powerful New Weapons and Gear[/h3]
Season 7 introduces several new artifacts with unique abilities to enhance your arsenal:

• Void Gauntlet: Fracture - Heal 100% more health and deal 50% more damage with Essence Rupture. Unlock by defeating Tribunal Ice Mammoth, Ipomoea, and 20 Frozen Varangians in the Glacial Tarn.
  
• Life Staff: Heceta - Grant -30% damage absorption with Light Touch after casting a Life Staff ability. Complete the Heceta Canyon Questline to unlock.
  
• Ice Gauntlet: Otzi - Inflict Frostburn by breaking Entomb, slowing enemies and dealing damage over time. Found in Icewood Caverns by defeating Frostbound Howler.
  
• Fire Staff: Burnatator - Sacrifice damage for increased burn effects (15% over 5 seconds). Collect Ember Flames in Scorched Dunes.
  
• Bow: Aconite - Deal 15% more damage to poisoned enemies. Unlock via the Venom Questline in Jungle Wilds.
  
• Rapier: Dorgort’s Blade - Apply stacking burn effects with heavy melee attacks. Defeat Dorgort in the Volcanic Lair to earn Lava Tip.
  
• Earring: Justice - Automatically recharge healing potions after 20 hits (90-second cooldown). Complete the Alchemist Trials in the Forbidden Labs.
  
• Musket: Shrapnel - Cause enemies to bleed on headshots. Earn by defeating the War Machine Captain in Ashen Barracks.
  

[h3]Seasonal Events[/h3]
Enjoy in-game events throughout Season 7:

• Siege of Sulfur: Team up with 10+ max-level players to defend sandwurm eggs from waves of Sulfur Elementals.
  
• Legacy of Crassus: Battle Crassus and his cyclopean minions to claim upleveled rewards up to Gear Score 700.
  
• Rabbit’s Revenge: Hunt mischievous corrupted rabbits for exciting loot in this fan-favorite event.
  

[h3]Season Pass Rewards[/h3]
Unlock exclusive rewards with the Season 7 Pass, featuring Free and Premium Tracks.
Free Track:

• Hercyne-themed tool skins, mask skins, and tent skins
  
• New artifacts: Otzi and Heceta
  
• Transmog Tokens, dyes, and consumables
  

Premium Track (20,000 Marks of Fortune):

• Everything in the Free Track, plus Hercyne-themed weapon and armor skins
  
• Two new emotes, four Transmog Tokens, and rare resources
  
• Additional boosters and dyes
  

This update delivers critical fixes, polished mechanics, and improved player experiences. For the full relaase notes head here.

Greetings, Adventurers!

The Season of Conquerors Rewards Track offers an exciting array of opportunities to earn exclusive rewards, including unique cosmetics, Transmog Tokens, Artifacts, and more! The Free Reward Track is accessible to all players, providing a variety of unique cosmetic items to enhance your experience in Aeternum.

For those looking to maximize their rewards, the Premium Reward Track is available for 20,000 Marks of Fortune and includes exclusive high-value items. Whether you’re a casual explorer or a dedicated adventurer, the Season of Conquerors Reward Track ensures there’s something for everyone to earn and enjoy.

Ready to dive in and make the most of the season? Learn more here.

Greetings, Adventurers!

Season 7 introduces a brand-new lineup of Artifacts designed to transform your combat strategies and empower your playstyle. This article will explore the inspirations and goals behind each weapon and piece of armor. As always, every Artifact includes its own questline for upgrades. Here’s a quick breakdown of the featured gear, for more details go here.


Dorgort’s Blade - Rapier
Overview
Obtainable by defeating Ifrit in the Mutated Empyrean Forge, Dorgot’s Blade is a rapier imbued with the power of molten lava, its blade radiates intense heat capable of slicing through enemies with ease.

Shrapnel - Musket
Overview
Participate in OPR to earn this finely crafted musket featuring intricate designs and a beveled barrel, it unleashes devastating bleeds with precision. Shrapnel enhances musket gameplay by focusing on damage-over-time effects, creating opportunities for sustained combat dominance.

Justice - Earring
Overview
Earned through completing Influence Races, Justice is an earring that symbolizes righteousness, providing healing benefits for those on the battlefield.

Burnanator - Firestaff
Overview
A fearsome staff adorned with dragon motifs, it unleashes flames that scorch everything in its path. Burnanator prioritizes long-lasting Burning effects to overwhelm foes with persistent damage. The trade-off in base damage allows for strategic application in prolonged fights.

Aconite - Bow
Overview
A bow carved with serpentine details, its poison-tipped arrows are a deadly addition to any ranger’s arsenal. Aconite leverages synergy with status effects, rewarding players for consistently applying and capitalizing on Poison.

Otzi - Ice Gauntlet
Overview
Obtained through crafting and trials, its design emphasizes sustain and resilience, encased in frozen shards, designed to channel the chilling power of ice magic.

Heceta - Life Staff
Overview
Heceta was designed to elevate support gameplay, rewarding precise positioning and timing with powerful healing and defensive buffs. Defeat Perthenocissus to earn this radiant staff that amplifies the power of light spells, offering critical support in high-stakes battles.

Fracture - Void Gauntlet
Overview
Available through Darkness Events, Fracture combines offensive and healing mechanics, allowing for flexible playstyles and tactical utility. A gauntlet shattered into crystalline void shards, it channels unstable energy to devastating effect.

With these additions, Season 7 invites players to explore new build possibilities and dominate the battlefield. Which Artifact are you most excited to try? Let us know, and we’ll see you in Aeternum!